Questions for Reflection

As the ladies reflect today on 1 John 3:2, they asked these questions. How might you answer them? What verses would you use to guide you in your answer? 1) Why don't I act like the world? 2) Why don't I cheat on my time card when other's won't find out? 3) Why do I strive to treat others better than myself? 4) Why would I get up on Sunday morning when I could sleep in? 5) Why do I give money to the church rather than spending it on myself?

God's Love

As the ladies discuss today 1 John 3:1, we can see that God has given us His love. The best example of His love for us is found in John 3:16 - that He sent His Son to pay the penalty for our sins. He died for YOU because He loves you! How does God's love for you affect you? Have you accepted His love, His salvation? Has there been a difficult circumstance in your life where God's love has been a comfort to you? We pray that you will find comfort in God's love and that if you haven't accepted His free gift of salvation, that you will do so today!

1 John 3:1-3

Today, the ladies begin discussing chapter 3 in 1 John. Study notes are on the right of our blog if you are interested in printing them and following along. The first question in this section is this: What has the Father lavished on us (or given to us) and how does that affect us? (verse 1) Please share your thoughts as we look into the many blessings the Father has given to us. If you'd like to share a personal testimony - that would be an encouragement as well. Have a wonderful weekend!

God's Righteousness

1 John 2:29 tells us that God is righteous. What a comfort know and believe His righteousness! But how do we know that God is righteous? We know in God's Word that He tells us He is righteous. Here are some verses that talk about God's righteousness. 1) Psalm 7:9 - Righteousness is part of God's character. 2) Psalm 71:15 - we cannot comprehend the dept of his righteousness. 3) John 17:25 - Christ acknowledges God's righteousness. Psalm 119:172 - His righteousness is exhibited in His commandments. Do we acknowledge His righteousness? How does God's righteousness affect us in how we see His plan, how we walk, talk and behave?